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The next 30 years of Vancouver's growth and change are up for discussion at a public hearing Tuesday evening. Vancouver is expected to grow by 240,000 residents to a total population of about 998,000 by 2050.

Columns of fire and smoke could be seen billowing out of the Chartwell Carrington House on the south side of 7th Avenue on Monday evening.

The lawyer for one of the three accused in the deaths told the court while his client admits some responsibility, the requirement for a murder conviction has not been met.

“I didn’t think he was safe in that hallway, but I also didn’t see him actually being able to get out because he would have to walk past security,” said Ezra's mother.

Orcas appear in Vancouver Harbour from time to time and often delight residents who catch a glimpse of them. But marine experts say three whales spotted there last week are unlike any previously recorded in B.C. waters.

The poll, from Innovative Research Group, found that this budget was the most unpopular since former premier Gordon Campbell's budget in 2010.

A portion of the roof of the Ramada Inn was torn off in Dawson Creek as trees and powerlines were downed across B.C. Damage was also reported at a health centre in Vermillion, Alta., east of Edmonton, as gusts reached 110 km/h.

Eight people were killed and two others, including Maya Gebala, 12, were hurt in the tragedy. She was trying to lock the library door to protect other students when she was shot.

Freight volumes at the Port of Vancouver rose eight per cent to 170.4 million tonnes in 2025, according to the port authority. The boost was driven by surging exports of grain, crude oil and potash as well as higher container and auto trade, all of which reached record levels.

The mother of Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old who remains in hospital after the shooting on Feb. 10, alleges the tech company failed to alert authorities to prompts from the shooter related to violence.

The Semiahmoo First Nation has announced it will acquire Elements Casino Surrey from operator Great Canadian Entertainment, pending regulatory approval. It is the eighth casino in southwest B.C. that Great Canadian has sold to a First Nation in the last two years.

If passed, the new legislation would allow places of worship to post signs establishing an access zone within 20 metres of their property line, within which actions that block access, disrupt, or "could reasonably be expected to cause concern for a person's mental or physical safety" are not allowed.

"We can do some real good right now for survivors, and that's what's driving this settlement at this time," said Joe Fiorante, lawyer for the plaintiffs, in response to the settlement for students who suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse.

Abhijeet Singh, Khushveer Toor and Gurkaran Singh are accused of breaking into the home of Arnold and Joanne De Jong, tying them up and killing them as part of a robbery plot motivated by debt and greed.

The parkade was part of a $9 billion expansion plan announced in 2018, but construction was halted in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An inquest found Gray's death was a homicide, although coroner Larry Marzinzik told the jury the term is neutral and does not imply fault.

Growing conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran scheduled to play matches in the United States despite the two countries now being involved in military strikes. Experts say the situation is unprecedented for FIFA, while members of Metro Vancouver's Iranian community say events back home have overshadowed the tournament.

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Dr. Matthew Orde said Myles Gray's 2015 death was most likely explained by cardiopulmonary arrest, complicated by police actions to restrain the man.

Hudson's Hope Mayor Travous Quibell says working telecommunications is vital to keep residents safe in the small northeast B.C. community. On Feb. 26, Hudson's Hope experienced an outage, losing cell phone and internet service for most of the day, which Quibell says was swiftly repaired by Telus.

Toward the end 2024, the RCMP busted an alleged drug lab on a property in Falkand, B.C., where the landlord said he had no idea what had taken place on the land he owned.

Experts say it stems from spiking oil prices, with refineries being targeted by militaries and Iran shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.

The college's last day will be March 31, 2026. The closure is the latest in a series of cuts impacting post-secondary institutions across B.C.

The organization says a cool and unstable airmass over the South Coast will bring freezing levels to near sea level overnight and into the morning hours.

Jongwon Ham, accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby park, is testifying in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver to determine whether he is fit to stand trial. Ham is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Yang in October 2022.

B.C. Premier David Eby said Monday that students, educators and people attending faith services will be able to do so knowing the spaces will be safe, respectful and protected.

In May, 2024, B.C. passed the Safe Schools Act, which sets 20-metre 'no-go zones' for protesters around schools. The province is set to make another announcement.

In May, 2024, B.C. passed the Safe Schools Act, which sets 20-metre 'no-go zones' for protesters around schools. The province is set to make another announcement.

Metro Vancouver commuters may have to prepare for flurries this week, as Environment Canada says there is potential for two to five centimetres of snow.

Metro Vancouver commuters may have to prepare for flurries this week, as Environment Canada says there is potential for two to five centimetres of snow.

A proposed $30-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit brought by former students who allege they were sexually, physically and psychologically abused while attending two Catholic schools in Metro Vancouver between 1976 and 2013.

Whistler Blackcomb's Epic Pass is now roughly $300 cheaper for Gen Z visitors and locals to purchase. The discount is across Vail Resorts, with the pass including access to all of their owned-and-operated mountains.

The B.C. NDP has promised a mental health counsellor in every school but gaps, particularly in rural regions, persist.

The B.C. NDP has promised a mental health counsellor in every school but gaps, particularly in rural regions, persist.

A Nisg̱a'a village government in northwestern B.C. is calling for greater autonomy over housing decisions, saying about $14 million in federal funding owed by the Nisg̱a'a Lisims Government has not been distributed.

Environment Canada says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.

Canadian Para alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith continued their impressive Paralympic debut on Monday by racing to bronze in the men's visually impaired super-G for their second medal.

The Coquihalla Highway has fully reopened in both directions north of Merritt after multiple crashes forced a closure Sunday afternoon.

A multi-vehicle crash closed a stretch of the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Kamloops on Sunday afternoon, leaving some drivers stranded for hours in difficult weather conditions.

A multi-vehicle crash closed a stretch of the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Kamloops on Sunday afternoon, leaving some drivers stranded for hours in difficult weather conditions.

It's Natalie Wilkie's fourth career Paralympic gold medal for the Canadian flag-bearer and her ninth Paralympic medal overall. She also won a silver on Saturday.

The weather agency says high-sided vehicles could be pushed around by the wind, and there could be damage to roofs, fences, tress and soft shelters.

The Abbotsford Community Hub Centre will close on March 31. The Phoenix Society says it will work with the Fraser Health Authority and other partners to support the hub's clients transition to other services.

The Abbotsford Community Hub Centre will close on March 31.

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Chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton speaks Niki Sharma, B.C. attorney general and deputy premier, about the ongoing concerns abut safeguards around OpenAI following the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, and what regulations the B.C. government is calling for.

Did you know? March 9 is National Meatball Day? In order to celebrate a menu item that is loved the world over, we'll show you how to make authentic Italian meatballs at home!

Neelam and Manpreet Dhaliwal of Kismet Winery in Oliver B.C., are breaking old misconceptions by showcasing that Indian cuisine and wine can be a delightful and delicious pairing.

Burnaby is right in the middle of an ambitious campaign to build massive civic projects, including new pools, ice rinks and recreation centres.

Burnaby is right in the middle of an ambitious campaign to build massive civic projects, including new pools, ice rinks and recreation centres.